Good morning, Birmingham.

Andrea Whitfield was inducted on August 10 at the Montgomery Marriott in Prattville into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for her lifelong work in education and community service — the 71-year-old retired educator and celebrated author is the only African American among the ten honorees — and she continues to inspire future generations.

Birmingham City Council approved a 24-month deferral on a $3.2 million HUD loan for the Pizitz Food Hall — a historic downtown property facing low foot traffic and financial challenges — as the owner plans to rebrand and attract new tenants.

A Birmingham restaurant —Bayonet— made the New York Times America's Best Restaurant 2025 list for its raw oyster bar and rotating sustainable fish menu.

The restaurant on —2nd Avenue North— opened six months ago and is led by Chef Rob McDaniel and his wife Emily.

Valley Post, a new dining and entertainment complex, is rapidly taking shape at the northwest corner of Highway 280 and Dunnavant Valley Road in Chelsea as it replaces the old Treetop Family Adventure site—developers from Capstone Real Estate Development and Pihakis Restaurant Group plan four restaurants with indoor dining and outdoor patios that will open later this year.

Birmingham theaters will start a busy 2025-2026 season with over 35 shows at local venues, including new musicals, dramas and comedies.

Many plays will feature groups like Red Mountain Theatre, Terrific New Theatre and Virginia Samford Theatre — tickets will go on sale soon.

The Birmingham Youth and Young Adult Fellowship Choir advanced to the semifinals on America’s Got Talent after their quarterfinal performance of Praise You and When I Think About Jesus impressed the judges+ overnight votes confirmed their spot.

They will perform on Sept 16 as viewer votes narrow the field for a chance to reach the finals.

Eight Birmingham schools will use new hydroponic systems in their classrooms to produce up to 4,000 pounds of fresh produce each year.

The program gives nearly 4,000 students hands-on learning—helping them grow nutritious food—and aims to improve access in local food deserts.

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell on Tuesday criticized his opponent Katherine Robertson for accepting large out-of-state donations while running for attorney general in 2026 — he noted that 71% of her August funds came from outside donors including dark money groups and a Florida billionaire. Robertson defended her record and said support from groups like First Principles Action proves she is ready to lead from Day 1.

Twenty-four restaurants in Jefferson County earned food safety scores of 95+ on their August inspections, with Magnolia Point, Rougaroux and Paramount among those rated high—according to the Health Department.

Inspection reports are updated monthly on the department’s website.

UAB joined the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to launch the Southern Population Aging Research Center — a first-of-its-kind NIH-funded center that will support research on aging in the South by offering pilot funding, grant-writing workshops and mentoring programs to help researchers study challenges older adults face.

On today’s sports show, Longshore and McKnight covered several college football games where Troy’s team led early at Clemson but lost 27-16 after a lightning delay and Alabama won 73-0 over ULM as the quarterback debate deepened with Ty Simpson going 17-for-17 and Austin Mack making an early scripted call—other games saw Vanderbilt rally for a 44-20 comeback over Virginia Tech, Mississippi State upset No.12 Arizona State, and Florida fell 24-19 to South Florida, while ESPN analyst Tom Luginbill announced he is leaving his Sunday Sirius show for family time.

Bingo Loco

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying bingo rave with comedian MCs, dance-offs, and wild prizes.

Wicked: The Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the magical tale of friendship and rivalry in the Land of Oz with unforgettable songs.

Wicked Musical

7:30-9:00 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the untold story of the witches of Oz in this acclaimed musical.

Evening with Steve Brown

7:30-9 p.m. — The StarDome — $36.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with the unique and hilarious Steve Brown.

Wicked Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Tickets available — Experience the magical tale of friendship and rivalry in the Land of Oz.

Bingo Loco

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Iron City Bham — $54+ — Enjoy a lively night of bingo with a twist at Birmingham's Iron City.

Vampire Weekend Concert

7-10 p.m. — Coca-Cola Amphitheater — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of Vampire Weekend live in Birmingham.

Pottery Night at Back Forty

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham — $65 — Craft spooky clay creations while enjoying local brews and bites.

Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Experience the power of Led Zeppelin's music live with Zoso.

Abbey Road Live

6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Tickets from $44 — Experience a remarkable performance by Abbey Road Live in Birmingham.